I've got the same car as you as well.

Change the sound system, cool blue or xenon head lights bulbs, do the fog lamp mod, add splash guards and do some sound proofing. It will feel like a new car. This can all be done for under $1000.00. Do a little at a time. wink

After that... new rims and tires.
That should keep you happy for awhile. :p

Eurythmian laugh

'96 Oxford White Mercury Mystique "Spree"
Equipped with a stock 170hp Duratec 2.5L - V-6, 4 speed ATX
It's a Tubeless Tique!!! ( DFW will understand... )

Purchased NEW @ $18,756.00 on 1/11/97 with 25 miles on the Odometer for the wife.
Now has a little over 57,000 miles on it and it's my ride after getting the wife a 2000 Windstar SEL.
High Beam - Cool Blues in all four Head Lights.
885s in Fogs.
Head Light Switch Wiring Mod ? Can now run with Parks and Fogs together.
Updated the sound system and did sound proofing (What a difference!).

Dad of twins.

I'm such the family man.